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          Lions first-rounder Jameson Williams scores 41-yard TD on first NFL catch

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          • Eric Woodyard, ESPNDec 11, 2022, 01:37 PM ET
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              Eric Woodyard covers the Detroit Lions for ESPN. He joined ESPN in September 2019 as an NBA reporter dedicated to the Midwest region before switching to his current role in April 2021. The Flint, Mich. native is a graduate of Western Michigan University and has authored/co-authored three books: "Wasted, Ethan's Talent Search" and "All In: The Kelvin Torbert Story". He is a proud parent of one son, Ethan. You can follow him on Twitter: @E_Woodyard

          DETROIT -- Rookie wide receiver Jameson Williams stretched his arms out wide in the end zone with the Ford Field crowd roaring after making quite an introduction.

          His first career NFL reception resulted in a 41-yard touchdown.

          In his second NFL game, after recovering from a torn ACL sustained while playing for Alabama, the Detroit Lions' 2022 first-round pick (No. 12 overall) broke away for a deep-ball catch from quarterback Jared Goff at 10:34 in the opening quarter.

          He had 10.9 yards of separation, according to NFL Next Gen Stats. That's the most on any passing touchdown the Minnesota Vikings have allowed this season and the second most on any Lions touchdown this season.

          Williams was targeted just once on eight snaps in his pro debut in last week's victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars.

          After celebrating the touchdown, Williams found his dad, James, in the stands to give him the ball.

          "It's a surreal feeling to see where we came from," James told ESPN.